New Stoke City boss Mark Robins is aiming to lift the Potters back into the Premier League after a six-and-a-half year absence.

Mark Robins has uttered his first words as Stoke City manager - and in doing so has made a pledge to supporters ahead of his first game in charge. Robins has signed a three-and-a-half year contract at the bet365 Stadium and will be in the dugout for the first time for Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off against Plymouth Argyle.

Struggling Stoke City have appointed their third permanent manager of the season, with Mark Robins joining the club on a three-and-a-half-year contract, the Championship side announced on Wednesday.

New Stoke City manager Mark Robins targets Premier League return, but urges patience.

Mark Robins talks about the challenge he has taken on at Stoke City and working in the club structure with Jon Walters and John Coates, coaches he has brought with him and staff he will work with for

Stoke City have confirmed the appointment of former Coventry City manager Mark Robins as their new boss on a three-and-a-half-year contract

Mark Robins is emerging as the clear favourite to become the next Stoke City manager. The 55-year-old has topped the shortlist ever since the departure of Narcis Pelach on Friday evening and is now believed to be in pole position to take on the vacancy, just under two months after ending a long stay at Coventry.

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New Stoke City boss Mark Robins says he wants to return the Potters to the top flight after a six-and-a-half year absence.